| Regimental number | 2988 |
| Place of birth | Inverell, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Tackinbri, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 30.2 |
| Height | 5' 10.25" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Son, William John Beach, c/o Mrs. Margaret Richards, P.O., Moree, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Narrabri, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Darwin', 12 July 1918; discharged (medically unfit), 27 January 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N106086. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 81 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BEACH William |